Giac Certified Incident Handler (Gcih) – Complete Guide
Published 3/2025
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Master Incident Response & Cyber Threat Mitigation – From Fundamentals to GCIH Certification
What you’ll learn
Incident Handling Process – Learn the SANS 6-Step Incident Handling Model: Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned.
Detect and Mitigate Cyber Threats Develop skills to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Indicators of Attack (IOAs)
Gain hands-on experience with tools like SIEM, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and forensic analysis techniques.
Understand the GCIH exam objectives, security frameworks, and best practices. Get real-world case studies and expert guidance.
Requirements
This course is designed to be accessible to learners of all levels, from beginners to experienced IT professionals. There are no strict prerequisites
Basic IT & Networking Knowledge – Familiarity with operating systems, IP addresses, firewalls, and network protocols will be beneficial.
Fundamental Cybersecurity Concepts – Awareness of common cyber threats like malware, phishing, and ransomware is helpful but not mandatory.
Willingness to Learn & Practice – A strong interest in cybersecurity and hands-on incident response is the most important requirement!
Description
Overview
Section 1: Introduction to GCIH & Incident Handling
Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course
Lecture 2 Why Incident Handling is Crucial
Lecture 3 Overview of Incident Handling Frameworks
Section 2: The Incident Handling Process (SANS 6-Step Model)
Lecture 4 Step 1 – Preparation
Lecture 5 Step 2 – Identification
Lecture 6 Step 3 – Containment
Lecture 7 Step 4 – Eradication
Lecture 8 Step 5 – Recovery
Lecture 9 Step 6 – Lessons Learned
Section 3: Attack Vectors & Exploitation Techniques
Lecture 10 Introduction to Cyber Attacks
Lecture 11 Reconnaissance & Scanning
Lecture 12 Gaining Access – Exploitation Techniques
Lecture 13 Privilege Escalation & Lateral Movement
Lecture 14 Persistence & Covering Tracks
Section 4: Incident Handling Tools & Techniques
Lecture 15 Network Traffic Analysis
Lecture 16 Host-Based Forensics
Lecture 17 Memory Analysis & Malware Investigation
Lecture 18 Threat Intelligence & Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
Lecture 19 Incident Response Automation
Section 5: Ransomware & Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Lecture 20 Understanding Ransomware
Lecture 21 Detecting and Mitigating Ransomware Attacks
Lecture 22 Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and Nation-State Actors
Section 6: GIAC GCIH Exam Preparation & Career Growth
Lecture 23 GCIH Exam Format & Key Topics
Lecture 24 Building a Career in Cybersecurity
Section 7: Additional Resources & Course Wrap-Up
Lecture 25 Real-World Incident Response Case Studies
Lecture 26 Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps
